GB2018982A - Wheel alignment measuring system - Google Patents

Wheel alignment measuring system

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GB2018982A
GB2018982A GB7910726A GB7910726A GB2018982A GB 2018982 A GB2018982 A GB 2018982A GB 7910726 A GB7910726 A GB 7910726A GB 7910726 A GB7910726 A GB 7910726A GB 2018982 A GB2018982 A GB 2018982A
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measuring system
wheel alignment
alignment measuring
wheel
measuring
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FMC Corp
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FMC Corp
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B11/26—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes
    • G01B11/275—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment
    • G01B11/2755—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapers; for testing the alignment of axes for testing wheel alignment using photoelectric detection means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B2210/00—Aspects not specifically covered by any group under G01B, e.g. of wheel alignment, caliper-like sensors
    • G01B2210/10—Wheel alignment
    • G01B2210/28—Beam projector and related sensors, camera, inclinometer or other active sensing or projecting device
    • G01B2210/283—Beam projectors and related sensors

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
GB7910726A 1978-04-17 1979-03-27 Wheel alignment measuring system Expired GB2018982B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US05/896,651 US4154531A (en) 1978-04-17 1978-04-17 Time base swept-beam wheel aligning system

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GB2018982A true GB2018982A (en) 1979-10-24
GB2018982B GB2018982B (en) 1982-09-22

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CA (1) CA1114599A (en)
DE (1) DE2915515A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2018982B (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0194379A1 (en) * 1985-02-14 1986-09-17 C.R. Laser Corporation Selectable beam/plane projecting laser and alignment system
GB2200985A (en) * 1987-02-03 1988-08-17 Gen Electric Co Plc Position sensing system
GB2200985B (en) * 1987-02-03 1991-01-09 Gen Electric Plc Position sensor

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CA1114599A (en) 1981-12-22
US4154531A (en) 1979-05-15
GB2018982B (en) 1982-09-22
DE2915515A1 (en) 1979-10-18

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